Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Health Feed

Botox used to tackle chronic migraines at NGH

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:22:32 GMT

Sufferers of a specific type of migraine can now get a treatment at Northampton General Hospital consisting of Botox injections.

Doctor at Northampton clinic named as one of UK’s top plastic surgeons

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:54:41 GMT

A Northampton doctor has been named as one of the top plastic surgeons in the UK.

Large increase in applications to put children into care in Northamptonshire

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:59:37 GMT

Applications to place children in care have risen more than 40 per cent in five years in Northamptonshire.

Consultation on two NHS services will ‘improve quality and efficiency’

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:47:24 GMT

The future of NHS services for patients with nervous system and brain conditions will be decided by a consultation launched today

County service that helps people after a fall is in line for national award

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:06:37 GMT

A Northamptonshire service which treats people who have suffered a fall and helps them to avoid another accident has been shortlisted for a national award.

Children’s staff feel ‘ignored’ and ‘undervalued’

Wed, 08 May 2013 06:43:04 GMT

Children’s services staff at Northamptonshire County Council have told their bosses they feel ignored and undervalued.

Three friends ready for 60-mile ultramarathon

Wed, 08 May 2013 06:26:39 GMT

Three friends from Northamptonshire will raise funds for one of their numbers’ ill daughter by each running a 60-mile ultramarathon.

Northampton General Hospital offers pioneering Botox treatment for severe migraines

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:28:49 GMT

A new treatment offer Botox injections to treat migraines is being offered by Northampton General Hospital.

Cuts see NHS services and jobs ‘at risk’

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:44:44 GMT

About 100 NHS staff have been given ‘job at risk’ notices as a Northamptonshire trust tries to plug a £9.5 million funding gap.

Heart device can call NGH docs if patient falls ill

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:37:19 GMT

A life-saving heart shock device can now tell Northampton General Hospital doctors if patients fall ill...over the phone.

NHS aims to beat MRSA in Northamptonshire

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:31:32 GMT

NHS bosses have said they  intend to wipe out MRSA  infections in Northamptonshire by the end of this year.

Drinkers’ field hospital in Northampton put on hold

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:25:36 GMT

A ‘field hospital’ to deal with drunken injuries in Northampton town centre has been put on hold after it was underused by patients.

Photography helps addicts to beat addictions

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:21:14 GMT

Recovering drug and alcohol addicts in Northampton are being helped out of their plight with therapy based on photography classes.

Stand-in boss to leave Northampton General Hospital

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:13:18 GMT

The interim chief executive at NGH will leave the hospital in June.

Martin Kemp opens Northampton brain injury unit

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:19:07 GMT

Popstar and former Eastender Martin Kemp has opened a new brain injury service in Northampton.